From the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, Hemi Metals has built a reputation as a trusted partner for local industry, supplying robust materials for a wide range of fabrication and manufacturing needs. Our focus on consistent quality ensures you receive reliable carbon steel hex bars and rods, ready to form the backbone of your most critical projects right here in the Waikato. We pride ourselves on being more than just a supplier, offering a local connection and expertise to support your work.
At the core of our hex bar and rod is a carefully balanced carbon steel composition, designed for a superb combination of strength and workability. This material offers excellent tensile strength and good ductility, making it tough enough for demanding applications while still being suitable for machining, welding, and forging. The hexagonal shape provides superior grip for tools, allowing for secure fastening and easier fabrication, which streamlines the entire manufacturing process from start to finish.
Carbon Steel Hex Bar Range: 3.17 MM TO 350 MM DIA
Steel Low Carbon Hexagon Rod Size: 2mm ~ 100mm
High CS Hollow Hex Bar Thickness : 50 – 6000 mm Long
Carbon Steel Hexagonal Bright Bar Technique :
Black Carbon Steel Hot Rolled Hex Bar Benefits :
| Grade | Mn | Si | C | Cr | P | Ni | S | Mo | Cu | fe | Vanadium (max) | Niobium (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN19 | .50 to .80 | .10 to .35 | .35 to .45 | .90 to 1.40 | .04 | to | .04 | .20 to .40 | ||||
| EN-9 | .50 to .80 | .05 to .35 | .50 to .60 | .040 MAX | .040 MAX | |||||||
| A36 | 1.03% | .28% | .25 – .290 % | .04% | .05% | .20% | 98.00% | |||||
| A105 | .60-1.05 | .10- .35 | .35 | .3 | .035 | .4 | .04 | .12 | .4 | .08 | .02 | |
| A353 | .50 to 1.00 | .10 to .35 | .10 to .20 | .75 to 1.25 | Max .040 | 1.00 to 1.50 | Max .040 | .08 to .15 | ||||
| EN 47 | .50- .80% | .50% max | .45- .55% | .80-1.20% | .06% max | .06% max | ||||||
| EN 45 | .50 to .90% | 0/1 to .35 | .75 to .90% | .04% Max | .04% Max | |||||||
| EN24 | .45 – .70 | .10 – .35 | .36 – .44 | 1.00 – 1.40 | Max .035 | 1.30 – 1.70 | Max .040 | .20 – .35 | ||||
| Grade | Yield Strength, | Tensile Strength, | Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) | Bulk Modulus (typical for steel) | Modulus of Elasticity | HBW | Poissons Ratio | Fatigue strength coefficient, of (Mpa) | Shear Modulus | Impacting Energy | Reduction of area, min: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a36 | 250 MPa | 400 – 550 MPa | 23.00% | 140 GPa | 200 GPa | 0.26 | 79.3 GPa | ||||
| 36300 psi | 58000 – 79800 psi | 23.00% | 20300 ksi | 29000 ksi | 0.26 | 11500 ksi | |||||
| EN45 | 35 (241) | 80 (551) | 40% | 204 Gpa | 948 | ≥63 | |||||
| EN19 | ≥930 Mpa | ≥1080 Mpa | ≥12 | 217 | ≥45 | ||||||
| 105 | 36,000 psi [250 MPa] | 70,000 psi (485 MPa] | 187 | 30% min | |||||||
| EN8 | ≥210 | ≥380 | ≥25 | ≤111HB | ≥50 |
Yes, carbon steel hex bars can attract magnets because carbon steel is a ferromagnetic material, meaning it has magnetic properties and can be magnetized.
Yes, carbon steel hex bar can be recycled after use. It is highly recyclable and can be melted down and reused in the production of new steel products without losing quality.
Carbon steel hex bars and rods come in various grades, including mild steel, medium carbon steel, and high carbon steel. Common types include ASTM A36, A105, A529, A992, and 1045.
The versatility of carbon steel hex bar and rod makes it a fundamental component across countless industries. It is commonly machined into high-strength bolts, nuts, and custom fittings for the engineering and construction sectors. In workshops and factories, it’s the preferred material for creating tools, jigs, fixtures, and various machine parts where a firm wrench grip is essential. From agricultural equipment repairs to new architectural metalwork, this material provides the dependable structural integrity that builders and fabricators rely on every day.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Hemi Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Hamilton New Zealand
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